Care Assistant

Sandwell Council; Cock Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Cock Green is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing personal care and supporting activities for individuals with physical or mental health disabilities. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This part-time position requires 20 hours per week on a flexible rota that includes early mornings and evenings. This opportunity also promotes staff wellbeing and engagement in team activities.

Benefits

Wellbeing support for staff

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with a physical or mental health disability is essential.
• Knowledge of supporting older people with activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with activities.
• Support activities like exercise, Bingo, games, and outings.
• Administer medication as required.
• Encourage participation in daily living skills.

Skills

Experience with physical or mental health disabilities

Support for older people

Engagement in activities

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with activities such as creative arts, celebration of diverse calendar events throughout the year.
• Support other activities such as gentle exercise, Bingo, games, booking of entertainment and outings.
• Support with Personal Care and administer medication as required.
• Encourage individuals to participate in daily living skills and activities.

Work Hours and Rota

The post is 20 hours per week on 4 days on 4 days off rolling rota: Mornings 7am to 12.30pm, Evenings 16.30 to 22.00pm. 30 minutes added to the 4th shift to ensure 20 hours: 7am to 13.00pm and 16.00pm to 22.00pm. The rota will include weekends and Bank Holidays where required.

Qualifications

At least 2 years’ experience working with individuals with a physical or mental health disability is essential. Experience and knowledge around how to support older people including with activities.

Staff Wellbeing

Willow Gardens supports the wellbeing of our Staff, and we encourage Staff to think about becoming a Wellbeing Champion for their team.